Mostly Biz: South Korea To Beef Up Military Arsenal, New Plans Unveiled

South Korea has now stated that it is ready to beef up its military arsenal and strike capability, in a move to prove themselves better than its northern neighbour. It is said that South Korea will like to acquire high precision missiles and advanced mobile artillerylocating radars. In addition to the upgradation of its military the country has also said that it will be increasing the number of troops on the five disputed islands of South Korea.

The military is likely to place self propelling Howitzers, which will return fire over North Korea’s hidden military bunkers inside the caves and mountains across the border. The government has asked the assembly to release $229 million for the military upgrade program. The primary motive of the Army will be to upgrade the AN/TPQ-36/37 Firefinder radars which were inducted in the year 1990.

South Korean President, Lee Myung bak has stated that they will like to acquire the most advanced of military equipment in a move to dwarf the North Korean army. North Korea on the other hand too has beefed up their territory, by placing surface to air missiles which can easily knock out fighter jets from the sky.